Research Catalog

Title

Bitter sweet [sound recording] : original cast / book, music and lyrics by Noel Coward.

Author

Coward, Noël, 1899-1973.

Publication

United Kingdom : Jay Productions, p1999.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Masterson, Valerie.
• Smith, Martin (Musician)
• Reed, Michael, 1953-
• Ashe, Rosemary.
• New Sadler's Wells Opera. prf

Description

2 sound discs (1 hr., 24 min., 9 sec.) : digital; 4 3/4 in.

Subjects

• Operas
• Musicals

Note

• Operetta.
• "First complete recording" -- Container.
• Program notes by Sheridan Morley & Kurt Ganzel ([10] p. : ill., ports.) inserted in container.

Performer (note)

• Valerie Masterson (Marchioness of Shayne (Sarah Millick)) ; Rosemary Ashe (Manon (La crevette)) ; Martin Smith (Carl Linden) ; supporting cast ; New Sadler's Wells Opera Chorus and Orchestra ; Michael Reed, conductor.

Event (note)

• Recorded Aug. 16, 20, Oct. 17 & Nov. 29, 1988, Abbey Road Studios, London.

Contents

• Disc 1. Act 1. That wonderful melody (2:40) -- The call of life (5:30) -- If you could only come with me (1:40) -- I'll see you again (4:27) -- Polka (1:10) -- What is love? (4:09) -- The last dance (3:41) -- Finale, Act 1 (10:06) -- Act 2. Opening chorus (Life in the morning) (1:11) -- Ladies of the town (3:21) -- If love were all (5:49) -- Dear little café (5:04).
• Disc 2. Bitter sweet waltz (3:07) -- Officer's chorus (We wish to order wine) (3:37) -- Tokay (3:35) -- Bonne nuit, merci (2:49) -- Kiss me (4:11) -- Act 3. Tara-ra-boom-de-ay (2:28) -- Alas! The time is past (2:25) -- We all wear a green carnation (4:18) -- Zigeuner (4:45) -- Finale, Act 3 (3:57).

Call Number

*LDC 22444 (F)

OCLC

42079003

Author

Coward, Noël, 1899-1973.

Title

Bitter sweet [sound recording] : original cast / book, music and lyrics by Noel Coward.

Imprint

United Kingdom : Jay Productions, p1999.

Cast

Valerie Masterson (Marchioness of Shayne (Sarah Millick)) ; Rosemary Ashe (Manon (La crevette)) ; Martin Smith (Carl Linden) ; supporting cast ; New Sadler's Wells Opera Chorus and Orchestra ; Michael Reed, conductor.

Event

Recorded Aug. 16, 20, Oct. 17 & Nov. 29, 1988, Abbey Road Studios, London.

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Added Author

Masterson, Valerie. voc

Smith, Martin (Musician) voc

Reed, Michael, 1953- Conductor

Ashe, Rosemary. voc

New Sadler's Wells Opera. Performer

Publisher No.

CDJAY2 1264 Jay Productions

Research Call Number

*LDC 22444 (F) Program notes on file.